Description
Craving the ultimate comfort food that’s easy, hearty, and guaranteed to become a family favorite? This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken and Gravy is a game-changer for busy nights or cozy weekends. Juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy—perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or dinner rolls. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or a quick recipe for busy weeknights, this meal delivers big flavor with little effort. It’s a classic for meal prep, potlucks, or any night you need satisfying food ideas that everyone will love.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
3. Spoon the cream of chicken soup on top of the chicken.
4. Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, and black pepper.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
6. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
7. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker.
8. Cover and cook on high for 15–20 minutes, until gravy thickens.
9. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or biscuits. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a juicier result—use the same total weight.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and check your broth.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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